Senior Reporting Accountant

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB003311/SS

Date posted:

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1100000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Senior Reporting Accountant | Johannesburg

Our client is a leading, multinational organisation operating across Africa, committed to innovation, operational excellence and delivering world-class services. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing finance team where you'll play a critical role in financial reporting, group consolidations, statutory reporting and business performance.

POSITION INFO:
If you're a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with exposure to multiple entities and international operations, this could be the ideal next step in your career. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll gain exposure to complex group reporting, international operations and strategic finance while working with a collaborative and high-performing team. Duties: Manage monthly group reporting, including intercompany reconciliations, consolidations and foreign currency translations. Prepare standalone and consolidated management reports, Board Packs and financial reports. Lead the month-end and year-end financial close process. Prepare management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis. Ensure compliance with IFRS, accounting policies and financial reporting standards. Coordinate the annual external audit and assist with Annual Financial Statements and tax computations. Prepare technical accounting papers and support the implementation of new IFRS standards. Support the annual budgeting, forecasting and group cost allocation processes. Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide actionable insights. Drive continuous improvements to financial controls, reporting processes and group finance practices. Job Experience & Skills Required: Qualifications: Matric (Grade 12) BCom in Accounting or a related field. BCom Honours \/ CTA CA(SA) Experience: Completed SAICA Articles. 3-5 years' post-articles experience. Proven experience in group consolidations and management reporting. Strong understanding of IFRS and IAS. Experience with foreign currency accounting. Preparation of Annual Financial Statements and tax computations. Strong variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting experience. Advanced Microsoft Excel. Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems. Strong understanding of accounting packages and financial reporting tools. Skills & Competencies: Has exceptional technical accounting knowledge. Enjoys working with complex group structures and consolidations. Can confidently engage with senior stakeholders. Is proactive, detail-oriented and highly organised. Thrives under pressure and consistently meets reporting deadlines. Has strong analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions.

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